Budget Friendly Events

Sat · 11am

The Gear Gala

3044 S Delaware Ave

by MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange, Heirloom Mke, and Hooch MKE

Celebrate Milwaukee's outdoor culture with local vendors and live demos at The Gear Gala block party.

Sat · 1pm

Kentucky Derby Day

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Watch the Derby on a big screen with Mint Juleps and a Best Dressed contest at Saint Kate.

Sat · 1pm

Get Down & Derby Party

ft. DJ

IVR Restaurant & Bar

Dance all day and catch the Derby on big screens at this lively patio party.

Sat · 1:30pm

Green Roof Tour

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery

Explore the library's Green Roof for a unique view and eco-insights.

Sat · 2pm

Waukesha Art Crawl

ft. Rose Lange, Pete Lange and Friends

Waukesha chess club

by Waukesha West End Artists Association

Explore 125+ artists, live music, and unique gifts at Waukesha Art Crawl — a perfect day out for art lovers.

Next: Sat · 10am

Museums on Us

Milwaukee Art Museum

by Bank of America

Free museum entry for Bank of America cardholders — explore art without the ticket cost.

Sat · 1pm

Open Decks Series – Digital Edition

Cactus Club

Spin your tracks or explore new ones at this open digital DJing session.

Sat · 2pm

Drop-In Tours: Bradley Wing of Modern Art

Milwaukee Art Museum

Docent-led tour of Bradley Wing's modern art, featuring O’Keeffe, Picasso, and Kandinsky. Arrive early to secure your spot.

Sun · 6am

Period Supply Drive with Milwaukee Diaper Mission

Lakefront Brewery

Donate period products at Lakefront Brewery and help end period poverty in Milwaukee.

Sun · 6am

Trinket Swap + Market

Story Hill FireHouse

Trade treasures and sip specials at Milwaukee's only Trinket Swap + Market.

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Sun · 9am

Birdathon for Birders with Vision Loss

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Experience birding by sound at Wehr Nature Center's inclusive Birdathon.

Sun · 10am

Art in the Gardens Craft Fair

Boerner Botanical Gardens

Discover unique handmade crafts and art from 50+ local vendors at Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Sun · 10am

Sunday Morning Jam

FREE FORM Jiujitsu

by Acro Jam MKE

Join a friendly acro community to practice and learn new skills every Sunday morning.

Sun · 10am

Member Swap Weekend

Milwaukee Art Museum

Free museum access with your Milwaukee Art Museum membership card.

Sun · 10am

Used Book Sale

Milwaukee Art Museum

Find rare art books and support the library at the Milwaukee Art Museum's used book sale.

Varies

Sun · 11am

Falcon Flea

Flores Hall

Discover unique finds from local makers and artists at Falcon Flea.

Sun · 12pm

Pollinator Home Workshop

ft. @kitchen_celebrity

Cactus Club

Build a pollinator house for free—materials and guidance included.

Sun · 3pm

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Lakeshore State Park

by Elaine Zautke

Explore Lakeshore State Park with a scavenger hunt for all ages — checklist provided!

Mon · 3pm

May the 4th Be With You

Mitchell Street Arts

Make lightsabers and Yoda puppets with the family at this Star Wars celebration.

Mon · 4pm

Follow the Drum

ft. Matthew Forsythe

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery

Kids can make their own drum after a storytime reading at the library.

Mon · 4pm

Maker Mondays

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Drop in to explore creativity in the library's new makerspace.

Mon · 4pm

English Reading Hour

Milwaukee Public Market

Practice English with fellow learners in a friendly virtual setting.

Mon · 6:30pm

Adult Story Time

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Relax with a good tale at the library's adult story time — it's like a book club without the homework.

Mon · 7pm

Wisconsin's Hardest Trivia

Amorphic Beer

Test your knowledge at Wisconsin's Hardest Trivia every Monday at Amorphic Beer.